Golden Hills
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Single-family homes with 1,300 to 2,000 square feet on quarter-acre lots at the I-70/6th Avenue interchange. Three to four bedrooms and two baths are standard. Among Golden's most affordable neighborhoods, with easy freeway access to Denver and the mountains.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Washington Avenue downtown (60+ restaurants, 8+ breweries, shops)
- Coors Brewery (world's largest single-site brewery, free tours)
- Colorado School of Mines campus
- Fossil Trace Golf Club (18 holes, prehistoric fossil beds)
- North Table Mountain Park (15+ miles of trails, climbing)
- South Table Mountain Park (mesa trails, Denver views)
- Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve
- Clear Creek Trail (15-mile paved path to Denver)
- Clear Creek Canyon (170+ climbing routes, whitewater)
- Apex Park (11+ miles trails, mountain biking)
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park (30 min west)
- Golden Community Center and Recreation Center
- Golden History Museum & Park
- Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave (Lookout Mountain)
- Colorado Railroad Museum
- Lions Park and Clear Creek kayak course
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Where it sits
Inside Golden. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Golden Hills
Where is Golden Hills?
Golden Hills is in Golden, about 3.0 miles southeast of the Golden center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Golden Hills built?
Homes in Golden Hills were built between 1960 and 1980 (mid-century / late 20th century).
What amenities does Golden Hills have?
Golden Hills amenities include well-designed single-family homes on quarter-acre lots, I-70 and 6th Ave interchange access, and proximity to Colorado Mills Mall.
How big are the lots in Golden Hills?
Typical lots in Golden Hills run 0.15–0.25 acres.
Which schools are near Golden Hills?
Schools near Golden Hills include Shelton Elementary, Bell Middle School, and Golden High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to Golden Hills?
About how many homes are in Golden Hills?
County parcel records show about 54 parcels in Golden Hills.
How high is Golden Hills?
Golden Hills sits at about 5,950 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- South Table Mountain Park
- Shelton Elementary
- Bell Middle School
- Golden High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minCO-58
- I-70 (direct access)
- US-6 / 6th Ave (direct)
Transit in Golden: RTD W Line light rail, Jefferson County Government Center / Golden station · RTD Bus Route 16 / 16L, Golden to Denver via 6th Ave · Clear Creek Trail, 15-mile paved bike path to Confluence Park in Denver · RTD regional bus connections at Golden park-and-ride
Other Neighborhoods in Golden
- Blue Mountain Estates$600K–$1.2M (estimated)
- Beverly Heights$800K–$1.2M (estimated)
- Genesee$1.2M–$2.5M (estimated)
- Lookout Mountain$750K–$2M (estimated)
- Bear Tooth Ranch$1.2M–$3M+ (estimated)
- Paradise Hills$1.3M–$2.9M (estimated)
- Tablerock$930K–$1.6M
- Table Rock Ridge$700K–$1M (estimated)
- Mesa Meadows$950K–$1.4M (estimated)
- Downtown Golden / Historic District$430K–$1.5M
About This Profile
This profile of Golden Hills was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source. $350K–$430K per boulderhomesource.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.